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Some people are motivated to stop smoking to improve their health. Others say they stopped smoking “cold turkey” for personal reasons. Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that it’s not easy to quit!

You probably already know that smoking is bad for you, but did you know it can also be hurting those you love?

Children younger than age 6 who are exposed regularly to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk for pneumonia and bronchitis.

As for you, smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke and emphysema. It also causes you to age early, creating wrinkles and turning your teeth yellow.

Nov. 15: The Great American Smokeout

Nov. 15 is the annual Great American Smokeout. Do you think you can quit for just one day?
If you participate in the Great American Smokeout, you’ll be joining thousands of other smokers across the nation who made the promise to quit for the day. If you have tried to stop smoking in the past, but have been unsuccessful in your effort, you are not alone.

Ready to try and kick the habit? The first step is to make a plan. You can find information, tools, and other resources to help you quit by visiting TriWest.com/tobacco.

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Make a commitment to yourself and to your loved ones today.

The New Pregnancy Orientation & Dads4Dads Class 1 will take place 9:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 6, in the Family Advocacy conference room at Bldg. 5513. This one session class will help all expectant parents to navigate their way through pregnancy. Participants will get information on the New Parent Support Program, steps to enroll their baby for...

Blood drive The next American Red Cross Blood Drive at Edwards is 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 5 in the Chapel 1 Annex. Both walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Time slots go by very fast so please try to schedule your appointment quickly by contacting the following blood drive coordinators: Staff Sgt. Robert Torres at robert.torres.18@us.af.mil;...

Air Force photograph by Rebecca Amber A BNSF Railway locomotive arrives at Edwards to retrieve a baretable train that was stored on Edwards AFB’s railroad tracks. If you travelled through the North Gate recently, y...

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